Thursday January 2, 2020 ~ BC
~ West Shore Voice News
For the first time ever, a historic $70 million jackpot is available for the Lotto Max draw. “Someone in British Columbia could start off their 2020 by winning the record-breaking prize,” said BC Lottery Corporation in a release on New Year’s Day. The draw will be on Friday evening, January 3.
In addition to the massive jackpot, there are an estimated 10 Maxmillion prizes being offered, meaning there are $80 million in top prizes to be won.
The $70-million jackpot is up for grabs for the first time since Lotto Max enhancements were introduced in May 2019. In addition to increasing the maximum jackpot to $70 million, a second draw on Tuesdays was added.
In 2019, lottery players in BC claimed a record-breaking $785 million in winnings, with over $230 million from Lotto Max prizes. Anyone can win and #youcouldbenext .
Lotto Max is a nationwide lottery game drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays after 7:30 p.m. (PT). Players can purchase tickets at any lottery retailer or at PlayNow.com . Winning numbers and group release forms can be found online at www.bclc.com. Players can now check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere on iOS and Android devices. Learn more about the BCLC Lotto! App here.
The Extra on lottery tickets offers additional winnings. The Extra is available with Daily Grand, Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max, and BC/49 at any BCLC lottery retailer or at PlayNow.com .
=== ABOUT LOTTO MAX
- Lotto Max is a twice weekly lottery game with jackpots that start at $10 million and grow up to $70 million! When the Lotto Max jackpot reaches $50 million, there are additional prizes of $1 million offered. These additional prizes are called MAXMILLIONS™.
- For every $5 play, you receive three sets of seven numbers ranging from 1 to 50. You can choose your first set of seven numbers, and the remaining two sets will be Quick Pick. For the easiest way to play, select Quick Pick for all three sets. To bundle Lotto Max with your other favourite games, try a Quick Pick Package.
- Players receive a Free Play when they match 3/7 numbers on their Lotto Max Selection. If you win a Free Play on PlayNow.com it will automatically be redeemed as a ticket for the next draw.